The district headquarters of Dharwad is 75 kilometers from
Belgaum. Serene and picturesque the town even today keeps
its old world charm. Many picturesque temples and churches
adorn the town. Basel Mission Church, All Saints Church and
the Roman Catholic Church are some of the prominent churches
worth making an entry to. However, there are many temples
that are breathtaking include Dattatreya, Dyamavva,
Durgadevi, Hanuman, and Panduranga. The town is also a
famous educational center. The Karnataka University and the

University of Agricultural Sciences are the two highly
acclaimed universities. Lakkundi, once a famous point of
religious training, is a few kilometers from Dharwad.
Dharwas has also temples built in Kalyani and Chalukyan
Style.

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Prime Attractions

Dambala
75 kilometers from Dharwad lies the Dambala famous for grape
and guavas. Dambala flaunts of many temples, Dodda Basappa
Temple being the best of them all. The Kalyani Chalukya
period Basappa temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple
is famed for its multizonal stellar shape. It has one of the
most comely festooned doorsteps that is prevalent in any
temple in western India. There was also a Buddhist shrine
there in Dambala.

Annigeri
Annigeri is a prominent culturala and political center of
ancient times. Several kings like Yadavas, Chalukyas and
Hoysalas took over Annigeri. Annigeri was part of Kalachuris
kingdom. Amruteshwar temple is there in Annigeri built in
Kalyani Chalukya style. The temple has a roof supported by
76 pillars and curvings of mythological figures. This temple
remains the venue for a festival during the month of
December to January.

Gudda Guddappara
This tiny village is famous for a big fair of November in
honor of Malhari, an incarnation of shiva who killed the
demon.

Bankapura
Twenty kilometers from the railhead of Yalavigi on
Poona-Bangalore line and 30 kms from Hubli, Bankapura has a
fort. The Ranganatha Nagareshwara Temple has 60 pillars
engraved of Grey sandstone. The splendid temple has an
elegantly carved ceiling. Another notable temple here is the
Sidheshwara Temple.

Gadag
Gadag situates 75 kms from Dharwad and houses the well-known
temples of Vira Narayan, Trikuteshwara, and Someshwara. The
large Trikuteshwara Temple has a principal place of worship
that comprises of three lingas built up on the same stone.
One can see fine-looking stone screens inside the temple.
The Vira Narayan temple has a massive 'gopuram' built in the
Vijayanagara style.